IGNITE FIRE SAFETY
About Us
Join us August 28, 2026
Governor's Fire Prevention Day is committed to educating and engaging the diverse Minnesota State Fair goers through engaging and hands-on opportunities. Our event brings together private, public, and professional organizations to deliver a wide-array of offerings. Centered in the MN State Fair, you are sure to find a way to learn something new to keep you and your love ones safer this year.
Schedule of Events
The "Hot Zone"
8:00am-6:00pm
Underwood St. & Murphy Ave.
Visit us in the “Hot Zone Experience” for a chance to learn life saving skills in a fun and interesting way. Learn how to safely escape from a fire, see a live kitchen fire demo, and check out the latest technology on firetrucks, tools, and in training. Climb up on antique trucks and operate an old hand pumper! Enjoy the many exciting exhibits that have valuable lessons and gifts for all. A “MUST DO” for you and the family on your day at the Fair!
Explorer Competition
8:00am-5:30pm
Dan Patch Park
Flag Raising
10:10am
Luther Auto Bandshell
Join uniformed public safety members, Explorers, honor guard, and the MN Firefighters Pipes and Drums as we honor America and open the ceremonies for the Worlds Largest Fire Prevention Event. This event takes place at Luther Auto Bandshell
Fire Service Address
11:30am
Dan Patch Park Stage
Join us in Dan Patch Park on the Dan Patch stage at 11:30am for a public address on the State of the Fire Service. Presentations will be given by public safety officials which may include the Minnesota Governor and Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety.
DNR
Fairground Hours
DNR fixed facility
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a definite interest in fire prevention and has several fun interactive games that help the young and old better understand how to prevent wildfires. Test your skills and knowledge for prizes and visit the Fire Tower. Who knows, you may even spot our old friend Smokey Bear!
Dan Patch Park is the home of the Fire Explorer Challenge and hosts the Dan Patch Park Stage all day. This year come watch the Explorer posts from around the state square off in a competition of many different difficult fire ground activities. On the stage there will be many acts and skits throughout the day, as well as professional presentations and public addresses. Learn more at https://www.mn-fea.org/
Organization Registration
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Be Part of the Day
Please complete the form to apply as a vendor, volunteer, or partner
Thank you to our Sponsors!
To learn more about these partners or additional opportunities, contact our team using the form above.
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Title Sponsor
Minnesota FAIR Plan
The Minnesota FAIR Plan was established in 1968 for the purpose of making property insurance available to applicants in Minnesota who have not been able to secure insurance in the standard market. The Plan utilizes standard insurance forms and considers affordability and competitiveness with the standard market in pricing products.
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Red Helmet Sponsor
Allegis Corporation
Allegis Corporation is a proud sponsor of the Governor's Fire Prevention Day 2025. Allegis supplies complete access hardware systems, including latches, handles, hinges, gas springs, drawer slides, sealing profiles, and more for a multitude of applications. We work closely with customers to determine their best fit from our thousands of stock products or by utilizing our custom design capabilities.
Established in 1969, we stand by our original core values of integrity, service, growth, and excellence. At Allegis, you're not just buying access components, you are buying access to the best people in access components.
Challenge Coin Sponsor
AVAILABLE
The challenge coin sponsorship is available for 2026. This sponsor supports a new annual gift for our 600 volunteers. A custom designed challenge coin will be created and co-branded with the GFPD logo and sponsor logo.
Lanyard Sponsor
AVAILABLE
The lanyard sponsorship is available for 2026. This sponsor supports lanyards/nametags for our 600 volunteers. A custom designed lanyard will be created and co-branded with the GFPD logo and sponsor logo.
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